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japan controls the islands. china and taiwan claim them. >> translator: we haven't requested additional patrol vessels for our fleet but it's becoming necessary to add more ships and we'll need more personnel to staff them. >> disputes and missile testing in north korea make more patrols a necessity. >>> the defense ministry had to rewrite its original report after hundreds of problem were found. it's the impact of moving the station in the north part of the prefecture. japan and the united states agreed on the relocation in 2006. okinawa found more than 500 problems in the first report. the new report assesses noise disturbances over a wider area and takes into account the possibility that u.s. military aircraft could fly off course. the officials say they will also address the problem of low frequency noise. experts say the defense ministry is expected to apply to the okinawa government to start reclaiming land for the relocation under the new cabinet. >>> times have changed for japanese electronic firms and m
japan controls the islands. china and taiwan claim them. >> translator: we haven't requested additional patrol vessels for our fleet but it's becoming necessary to add more ships and we'll need more personnel to staff them. >> disputes and missile testing in north korea make more patrols a necessity. >>> the defense ministry had to rewrite its original report after hundreds of problem were found. it's the impact of moving the station in the north part of the prefecture....
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he focused on repairing the damage to japan-u.s. ties caused by a disagreement over the relocation of an american base in okinawa. >> translator: security environment is getting come olympic indicated so i believe our alliance is really important. >> reporter: noda worked to improve relations with u.s. continued as relation with china deteriorated. his government nationalized the senkaku islands in the east china sea. japan controls the territory. china and taiwan claim it. chinese ships enter japanese waters near the islands and chinese alleged anti-japan demonstrations. noda's key domestic policy issue was fiscal reform. he staked his career on hiking the consumption tax and reforming social security to chip away at japan's rising debt. the opposition liberal democrats and their allies helped him pass a package of bills after he promised to call a general election soon. but then noda added conditions. he wanted to enact legislation allowing the government to issue bonds defined as the current fiscal year's budget and he wanted to
he focused on repairing the damage to japan-u.s. ties caused by a disagreement over the relocation of an american base in okinawa. >> translator: security environment is getting come olympic indicated so i believe our alliance is really important. >> reporter: noda worked to improve relations with u.s. continued as relation with china deteriorated. his government nationalized the senkaku islands in the east china sea. japan controls the territory. china and taiwan claim it. chinese...
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-japan security treaty. the senate approved the authorization act for fiscal 2013 and sets the framework for the defense budget and has been amended to state the u.s. acknowledges they administer the senkaku island and states they take no official position on the sovereignty of the territory. the bill also reaffirms the u.s. commitment to japan under article five of the bilateral security treaty. that part of the treaty says the american military will defend japan in the event of an attack. the senate stance is identical to thest u.s. government's official position on the senkaku islands. analysts say the bill could send a strong message to the government on this issue. >>> as we mentioned earlier the typhoon that hit the philippines is taking a toll. rachel ferguson is here with the details. >> hi. yes. bopha is now located to the west of the philippines, having moved across the islands. it's still a typhoon, so still a very potent system. winds are sustained at 126 with gusts at 180. so it hasn't changed m
-japan security treaty. the senate approved the authorization act for fiscal 2013 and sets the framework for the defense budget and has been amended to state the u.s. acknowledges they administer the senkaku island and states they take no official position on the sovereignty of the territory. the bill also reaffirms the u.s. commitment to japan under article five of the bilateral security treaty. that part of the treaty says the american military will defend japan in the event of an attack. the...
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to western japan and work its way to the east. saturday, expect widespread rain that will shift over to snow. especially over to hokkaido. and tokyo area. and outside of the city, could be seeing some accumulations of snow to the downtown area, and looks like flurries will be falling here. doesn't look like it will be accumulating up and more snowfall. sea-affect snow machine begins to turn back on. and on your monday meeting going into christmas day. meanwhile, high pressure dominating in the northeast. keeping things chilly. beijing minus three for your high. and in mongolia, only minus 27 on saturday. and tropics, expect afternoon rainshowers and thunderstorms to continue to pop up as well. europe, specifically here into the balkans and turkey. been watching a very strong storm system. i want to show you some video out of instanbul. snowfall coming down here, causing headaches for traffic locally in the area. also seeing people really just attempt to clean up the mess from the road crews and this looks like the snow has been fa
to western japan and work its way to the east. saturday, expect widespread rain that will shift over to snow. especially over to hokkaido. and tokyo area. and outside of the city, could be seeing some accumulations of snow to the downtown area, and looks like flurries will be falling here. doesn't look like it will be accumulating up and more snowfall. sea-affect snow machine begins to turn back on. and on your monday meeting going into christmas day. meanwhile, high pressure dominating in the...
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japan time right here on "newsline." >>> rice harvested in northern japan is being shipped all the way to europe. the destination norway. it's not for eating. it's being made into sake in the same traditional way it's been brewed in japan for centuries. >> reporter: in the norweigan capital, sake is getting popular. many people like to drink with their meals. >> translator: this is made in norway using japanese rice. it's really good. >> reporter: the flavor is tr fruity with a slight acidity. >> translator: i'm very proud of the sake made in norway. >> translator: i usually drink red wine but i love sake too. >> reporter: as europe acquires a growi ining taste for japanes food, demand for sake is increasing. europe's first and only sake brewery is here in the south of norway. it was set up two years ago by a local beer company. the brewer is from canada. he first discovered sake nine years ago and was amazed a complex flavor could be made from rice and water. three years ago he met the owner of this brewery at a sake workshop and was invited to norway to help start a production. >> it
japan time right here on "newsline." >>> rice harvested in northern japan is being shipped all the way to europe. the destination norway. it's not for eating. it's being made into sake in the same traditional way it's been brewed in japan for centuries. >> reporter: in the norweigan capital, sake is getting popular. many people like to drink with their meals. >> translator: this is made in norway using japanese rice. it's really good. >> reporter: the flavor...
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officials from the governments of myanmar and japan signed a memorandum giving japan exclusive rights to develop a special economic zone. the park is 20 kilometers from myanmar's largest city. >> i possibly hope and i'm very confident that this creation and the friendship between the two countries will be even deeper and stronger. ever after and the years after. >> translator: myanmar has officially confirmed that we will take a leading role in the development. it is a huge step for japan. >> combining the strengths of its public and private sectors, the japanese government is trumpeting the industrial park as a flagship project. japan won the deal after facing competition from rivals, including china and south korea. a group of firms is currently conducting preconstruction surveys. the site will cover 2,400 hectares, making it one of the biggest industrial parks in the world. there will be challenges in tracting more companies to the industrial zone as vast areas are lacking power and water supply systems. >>> vietnam, another key partner for japan. in hanoi, general director level t
officials from the governments of myanmar and japan signed a memorandum giving japan exclusive rights to develop a special economic zone. the park is 20 kilometers from myanmar's largest city. >> i possibly hope and i'm very confident that this creation and the friendship between the two countries will be even deeper and stronger. ever after and the years after. >> translator: myanmar has officially confirmed that we will take a leading role in the development. it is a huge step for...
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business leaders want japan to dive in. they say joining the tpp will help auto and electronic makers maintain a competitive edge. >> translator: japan should join the negotiations as soon as possible. that's the most important thing. >> reporter: noda has said he wanted to make the tpp a key election issue. however, the democrats stopped just short of clarifying in their manifesto whether japan should join the trade negotiations. many party members are still reluctant. the main opposition liberal democratic party is just as cautious. analysts point out that farmers have been long-time ldp supporters, but the ldp leader, a abe, isn't turning his back on the business community. he has said a government led by his party would be able to negotiate with the u.s. and other tpp nations on exceptions for eliminating tariffs on certain products. so voters in japan are left with more questions than answers about when or whether their country will take part in the tpp negotiations. the debate over the merits or merits of joining this
business leaders want japan to dive in. they say joining the tpp will help auto and electronic makers maintain a competitive edge. >> translator: japan should join the negotiations as soon as possible. that's the most important thing. >> reporter: noda has said he wanted to make the tpp a key election issue. however, the democrats stopped just short of clarifying in their manifesto whether japan should join the trade negotiations. many party members are still reluctant. the main...
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kimura lives in kyoto in western japan. he worked at a post office until he was 65, and he farmed until he was . kimura will break the all-time record for male longevity on december 28th. >>> it's time now to take a look at the world weather forecast. heavy snow in eastern europe has claimed the lives of dozens of people and caused major disruptions in traffic and power supply. meteorologist sayaka mori gives us the details. >> hi there. the eastern part of europe has been hit by a severe cold snap. ukrainian oicials say 37 people have died from the severe cold spell. more than 150 people remain in hospital with frostbite 37 temperatures have dropped as low as 20 degrees in western parts of ukraine. snowstorms trapped hundreds of cars in a gigantic traffic jam on one of the major highways. the army came to help with tanks to clear snow and tow trapped vehicles. snow has let up in ukraine. so that's good news. but snow showers will return to this area on thursday. that couldamper recovery efforts unfortunately. meanwhile, se
kimura lives in kyoto in western japan. he worked at a post office until he was 65, and he farmed until he was . kimura will break the all-time record for male longevity on december 28th. >>> it's time now to take a look at the world weather forecast. heavy snow in eastern europe has claimed the lives of dozens of people and caused major disruptions in traffic and power supply. meteorologist sayaka mori gives us the details. >> hi there. the eastern part of europe has been hit by...
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japan time, right here on "newsline." >>> u.s. sailors are suing the operator of the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant. they claim tokyo electric power company issued misleading information after the disaster there last year and they claim they were exposed to radiation. the nine plaintiffs include eight members of the "uss ronald reagan," and they were deployed just off the plant shortly after the disaster. the plaintiffs filed their suit last week at the u.s. federal court in san diego. they argue that tepco officials misrepresented the dangers and gave them a false sense of security. the suit says that increased their risk of developing cancer. but it does not specify levels of radiation exposure. they're demanding the utility pay $10 million in damages to each of them and $220 million to set up a fund for future medical costs. tepco officials say they have not yet seen the details of the case. >>> new year postcards are an essential part of the ritual of seeing in the new year in japan. sent to friends, family and associates, th
japan time, right here on "newsline." >>> u.s. sailors are suing the operator of the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant. they claim tokyo electric power company issued misleading information after the disaster there last year and they claim they were exposed to radiation. the nine plaintiffs include eight members of the "uss ronald reagan," and they were deployed just off the plant shortly after the disaster. the plaintiffs filed their suit last week at the u.s....
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the japan coast guard says one of its vessels spotted the plane thursday morning and reported it to japan's defense ministry. it was about 15 kilometers south of the uotsuri islands. part of the senkaku island chain. the minister says eight f-15 fighters from the air self defense force based in okinawa were dispatched in response. but when they arrived the chinese plane had already left japanese airspace. the coast guard photo of the chinese aircraft shows letters on the plane's body indicating it belongs to china's state oceanic administration. the defense ministry says this was the first such intrusion by a chinese aircraft since the self-defense forces began keeping records. the coast guard says the plane was initially spotted around 10:40 a.m. local time. coast guard officials confirmed the intrusion at 11:06 and the plane moved out of sight four minutes later. the coast guard vessel radioed a warning to the aircraft not to enter japanese airspace. the aircraft responded that it was flying over chinese territory. also on thursday, four maritime patrol boats intruded into japanese waters
the japan coast guard says one of its vessels spotted the plane thursday morning and reported it to japan's defense ministry. it was about 15 kilometers south of the uotsuri islands. part of the senkaku island chain. the minister says eight f-15 fighters from the air self defense force based in okinawa were dispatched in response. but when they arrived the chinese plane had already left japanese airspace. the coast guard photo of the chinese aircraft shows letters on the plane's body indicating...
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>> japan should restore its political stability and economic viability and then japan and u.s. should solve first existing issues and consolidate our partnership. i think many asian countries -- asia-pacific countries would like to see that. >> right. and you mention japan should solve its own problems first, revive the economy would be one of them. how do you think the u.s.-led transpacific partnership free trade agreement would play into that? >> i think ttp is a great opportunity. we should accelerate our consultation and when we get into negotiations, i think we should try to make that agreement as favorable to us as possible and to the other countries as well. >> so, we should at least start talking? >> yes, i think so. >> as we heard earlier in the report, the dispute over territory in the east china sea has driven a wedge between japan and china. what's your take on this and how do you think the u.s. leaders view this issue? >> i think i'd like to say three things. one, we should restrain, both of us, china and japan, and that's what we're doing. second, we should abide
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that means japan must stay vigilant. >> japan's ruling party promised change. but it faces challenges, an economy dogged by uncertainty and disputes with neighbors over territory. voters now face a choice. who will they trust to guide their country forward? join us december 16th for "japan decides." >>> continued violence in afghanistan has cast a shadow over plans for the country to take over it's own security in 2013. the pentagon insists things are back on track. and uses phrase dramatically improved to describe the situation in a new report. we have a report from our bureau in bangkok. >> the u.s. department of defense has released its latest report on the on going battle with taliban in afghanistan. progress has been made, but much remains to be done. pressing issue, how to best train afghan forces to maintain security. the report released to the u.s. congress on monday. a key claim is that 76% of the country's population lives in areas where afghan police and troops maintain the leading role in security. it also states that attacks by the taliban rose by
that means japan must stay vigilant. >> japan's ruling party promised change. but it faces challenges, an economy dogged by uncertainty and disputes with neighbors over territory. voters now face a choice. who will they trust to guide their country forward? join us december 16th for "japan decides." >>> continued violence in afghanistan has cast a shadow over plans for the country to take over it's own security in 2013. the pentagon insists things are back on track. and...
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the snow picture will be remaining across much of north western japan. this is the usual average, 130 centimeters. 18 centimeters but the average is about one centimeter. way above the normal territories. 180 centimeters of which 30 centimeters builds up in the course of hours. really heavy rain is pounding the regions. the snowfall forecast into wednesday morning up to 70 centimeters. all the way down towards the south. blowing know will be possible. visibility very low and traveling conditions will be very much disturbed. already we have cancellations and delays with the flights in the regions. the pacific side will be remaining dry and much warmer than we felt yesterday even though the temperatures are the same. it's about 11 degrees for the high in tokyo. minus one and it's about minus ten for your low. minus 17 is for your high. moving over to the american continent we do have ten tornado touchdown reported in mississippi, louisiana and in florida as well. this is likely to continue due to this cold front that has been bringing so many hazardous wea
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so japan has to consider about deployment of ships into the japan sea, japanese sea. also has to keep a lot condition of the pac-3 unit and also has to consider about how to treat the missiles, ballistic missiles, if north korea launched. japan has to consider about, how to respond the united states requirement. if united states gets japan to destroy the missile in the very early stage of the launch. it must be the 3s program for the japanese government. >>> people all over japan have been hearing from their politicians lately, on tv, on radio, and on the street. campaigning for this sunday's general election is reaching its climax. leaders of the coalition that has governed in country more than three years are asking for a second chance. when japan decides, voters will be picking lawmakers for the lower house of the diet. they will use ballots to keep the ruling democrats in power or to send them packing, allowing another party or parties to form the next government. these 12 groups met the criteria to be called a political party in this election. they include long-e
so japan has to consider about deployment of ships into the japan sea, japanese sea. also has to keep a lot condition of the pac-3 unit and also has to consider about how to treat the missiles, ballistic missiles, if north korea launched. japan has to consider about, how to respond the united states requirement. if united states gets japan to destroy the missile in the very early stage of the launch. it must be the 3s program for the japanese government. >>> people all over japan have...
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south korea and japan we suspect it was a test of a long range missile technology enough to raise bond from importing or exporting new plant and missile technology under a u.n. security council sanctions and and he will contain eric's he won't care says talks on the only solution to the ongoing incomes. these are causing us to have more talks not less talks and the north koreans have been willing to attend talks other nations have certainly russia has another nations that are that involved in the six party talks and doubtless read are such as japan south korea the united states are less. willing to engage in talks when these things happen but what the un said was not only don't use ballistic missile technology it said we must have a commitment to a peaceful. pollution to the situation there and that's what is really crying out and i think russia and other countries must finally say now wait of what is the little problem but i'm afraid that the united states is going to step back talk less isolate more of the military base that the united states bring marilee south korea's building on j
south korea and japan we suspect it was a test of a long range missile technology enough to raise bond from importing or exporting new plant and missile technology under a u.n. security council sanctions and and he will contain eric's he won't care says talks on the only solution to the ongoing incomes. these are causing us to have more talks not less talks and the north koreans have been willing to attend talks other nations have certainly russia has another nations that are that involved in...
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prime minister of japan took back the leadership. all those seats will allow the ldp to push through their policies. even if the upper house rejects a bill, a vote by two-thirds of the lower house lawmakers can override that decision. the election ends three years in power for the democrats. the dpj had 230 seats coming into the vote. they held on to just 57. the restoration party won just 54 seats. they want to earn an alternative to the established parties. they are anxious to get back to the role they've held almost continuously since the 1950s. they talk about the ldp's policy plans and what this victory means. >> translator: it's not that voters are coming back to put their 100% trust in the ldp, but rather, it's their answer to the three-year-long political confusion brought about by the democrats. so the big question here is whether we in the ldp can meet the high expectations of the voters. we have to deliver the goods one by one. we will form a coalition with the new komeito party. that's something we've already decided. the
prime minister of japan took back the leadership. all those seats will allow the ldp to push through their policies. even if the upper house rejects a bill, a vote by two-thirds of the lower house lawmakers can override that decision. the election ends three years in power for the democrats. the dpj had 230 seats coming into the vote. they held on to just 57. the restoration party won just 54 seats. they want to earn an alternative to the established parties. they are anxious to get back to the...
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japan has more than 350 tunnels that are 30 years or older. experts say operators must check all of these structures to make sure they are safe. chiaki ishikawa, nhk world, tokyo. >>> government auditors say the collapsed tunnel was not as strong as it should be. they shey told the tunnel's operator before it was opened to address the problem. the board of audit says it inspected the tunnel's construction in 1976, a year before it opened. they say it found problems related to faulty construction. concrete covering the curved ceiling was reportedly thinner than planned and lacked strength. it has yet to be determined whether the collapse took place where the auditors found the problems. the central nippon expressway says the tunnel was strengthened after the inspection. it says it does not think the faults cited by the inspectors caused the collapse. >>> japanese politicians are just hours away from launching their official campaigns for this month's general election. things get going tuesday. voters go to the polls in mid-december to pick lawm
japan has more than 350 tunnels that are 30 years or older. experts say operators must check all of these structures to make sure they are safe. chiaki ishikawa, nhk world, tokyo. >>> government auditors say the collapsed tunnel was not as strong as it should be. they shey told the tunnel's operator before it was opened to address the problem. the board of audit says it inspected the tunnel's construction in 1976, a year before it opened. they say it found problems related to faulty...
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that's prompted the government to turn to japan, a volcanic country. it's been trying to introduce japan's cutting edge generator turbines. he works for a power house that building in the suburbs. the project will be completed in two years. the plant is designed to generate 28,000 kilowatts of electricity. that's one quarter of the nation's power supply. the project is facing a around the savannah are wide habitats. the area surrounding the power station and the construction is part of a wild national park. kenya has come up with its own measures to protect the habitat of wild animals. they include building a pipeline that allows wild animals to pass through. they supply japan's plant technology which also embracing kenya's wisdom to protect wildlife. >> translator: i have found things to learn from kenya. environmental consciousness, ingenuity and passion. i am hoping to help with japan's world leading technologies. >> reporter: geothermal capture attention of the nation's own edge of the nation's rift valley as a promising edge of power. hopes are ru
that's prompted the government to turn to japan, a volcanic country. it's been trying to introduce japan's cutting edge generator turbines. he works for a power house that building in the suburbs. the project will be completed in two years. the plant is designed to generate 28,000 kilowatts of electricity. that's one quarter of the nation's power supply. the project is facing a around the savannah are wide habitats. the area surrounding the power station and the construction is part of a wild...
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/japan security treaty. the national defense authorization act sets the framework for the defense budget. the legislation was amended to state the u.s. acknowledges japan's administration of the islands. but it stresses that the american government takes no official position on the islands' sovereignty. the bill also reaffirms the u.s. commitment to japan under article v of the bilateral security treaty. the article says the american military will defend japan in the event of an attack. >>> japan coast guard crews have been patrolling the senkaku islands around the clock. they also have to be prepared for disasters. officers warn an aging fleet is making it hard for crews to keep up. >> reporter: the iwame patrols the sea of japan. the coast guard ship is based in shimane prefecture on the sea of japan. she's a large vessel, 78 meters long. after 32 years on the job, the iwame is showing her age. the coast guard would like to replace each of its 120 vessels every 25 years. but about three out of ten have bee
/japan security treaty. the national defense authorization act sets the framework for the defense budget. the legislation was amended to state the u.s. acknowledges japan's administration of the islands. but it stresses that the american government takes no official position on the islands' sovereignty. the bill also reaffirms the u.s. commitment to japan under article v of the bilateral security treaty. the article says the american military will defend japan in the event of an attack....
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more of the money rollercoaster had to an hour to report on how japan's fifth of recession in fifteen years could see the u.s. cussing in tokyo troubles are likely to work for the new government and military ambitions to the war a no could see it toying with washington's campaign examine out of it will closely also the stories of american sterilizes teenagers because the government didn't think them capable of what it saw as normal families it's a great. you know sometimes you see a story and it seems so you think you understand it and then you glimpse something else you hear or see some other part of it and realize that everything you thought you knew you don't know i'm trying hard work and is a big picture. wealthy british style. expert on. if markets. can. find out what's really happening to the global economy. there are no holds barred global financial headlines kaiser report. and the mission free accreditation free zones for charges free. range minced free. three. types free. download free broadcast quality video for your media projects free media. dot com. download the official.
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inspectors from japan's nuclear regulation authority said a new nuclear power plan in the northern japan may be sitting on active seismic faults. a team of five experts concluded their two-day inspection at the higashidori plant in aomori prefecture. they concentrated on two faults in the compound. official from the plant's operator told the power company that a shift in the strata was caused by ground water. they say it wasn't the result of an active fault. investigators say they cannot rule out the possibility that the two faults are active. they say they will be able to come to a finding without additional surveys. the nuclear regulation authority says all members of the team share the same view. he says there's evidence that the faults have moved. officials with the authority will meet to discuss the matter next thursday. the electric plant say the faults are not located directly beneath the regulators but if the are active they have to review their measures and give up resuming operations at the plant any time soon. the higashidori facility is the third nuclear plant in japan to und
inspectors from japan's nuclear regulation authority said a new nuclear power plan in the northern japan may be sitting on active seismic faults. a team of five experts concluded their two-day inspection at the higashidori plant in aomori prefecture. they concentrated on two faults in the compound. official from the plant's operator told the power company that a shift in the strata was caused by ground water. they say it wasn't the result of an active fault. investigators say they cannot rule...
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switching gears, let's look off japan. see the lines coming from the north to the south, all of this is that sea effect snow machine really ramming up here. in some places along the west coast of honshu, you could be seeing up to 70 centimeters of snow. this is where the big ski slopes are located. a lot of people will really be enjoying this, adding more snow on top of what you've already seen. but it will be creating hazardous travel conditions all the way across hokkaido. it comes down all the way from the west. this will start to taper off going into your wednesday and eventually thursday as high pressure starts to ridge in from northeastern china over japan. that will shut off that sea effect snow machine. look at beijing. beijing at minus one. sewell land bator, you are the cold spot on the map, minus 17 here on your wednesday. into the tropics, you're still seeing that tropical activity, 32 here for your high in the midpart of the week. as we look over towards americas, severe weather has erupted across oklahoma and
switching gears, let's look off japan. see the lines coming from the north to the south, all of this is that sea effect snow machine really ramming up here. in some places along the west coast of honshu, you could be seeing up to 70 centimeters of snow. this is where the big ski slopes are located. a lot of people will really be enjoying this, adding more snow on top of what you've already seen. but it will be creating hazardous travel conditions all the way across hokkaido. it comes down all...
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inspectors from japan's nuclear regulation authority said a new nuclear power plan in the northern japan may be sitting on active seismic faults. a team of five experts concluded their two-day inspection at the higashidori plant in aomori prefecture. they concentrated on two faults in the compound. official from the plant's operator told the power company that a shift in the strata was caused by ground water. they say it wasn't the result of an active fault. investigators say they cannot rule out the possibility that the two faults are active. they say they will be able to come to a finding without additional surveys. the nuclear regulation authority says all members of the team share the same view. he says there's evidence that the faults have moved. officials with the authority will meet to discuss the matter next thursday. the electric plant say the faults are not located directly beneath the regulators but if the are active they have to review their measures and give up resuming operations at the plant any time soon. the higashidori facility is the third nuclear plant in japan to und
inspectors from japan's nuclear regulation authority said a new nuclear power plan in the northern japan may be sitting on active seismic faults. a team of five experts concluded their two-day inspection at the higashidori plant in aomori prefecture. they concentrated on two faults in the compound. official from the plant's operator told the power company that a shift in the strata was caused by ground water. they say it wasn't the result of an active fault. investigators say they cannot rule...
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their latest gathering brought them here to japan. the delegates worked on their strategy to push president bashar al assad out of office and ultimately end the bloodshed. on one hand, they're strengthening sanctions. on the other, they're reaffirming their support for opposition forces. nhk world's akira saheki reports. >> reporter: delegates from more than 60 countries are attending the conference, including representatives from the gulf region and the west. they've met several times before, but this is the first time they've gathered in asia. the japanese government hosted the conference to help broaden the base of international support for sanctions against syria. >> translator: the international community has been asking the syrian government to end the violence. but the assad regime is continuing the fight, ignoring the sacrifices of its people. we need to unify our efforts and put pressure on the syrian government. >> reporter: delegates are trying to do just that. they're working to strengthen existing sanctions by creating a
their latest gathering brought them here to japan. the delegates worked on their strategy to push president bashar al assad out of office and ultimately end the bloodshed. on one hand, they're strengthening sanctions. on the other, they're reaffirming their support for opposition forces. nhk world's akira saheki reports. >> reporter: delegates from more than 60 countries are attending the conference, including representatives from the gulf region and the west. they've met several times...
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all these cars were sold here in japan. officials with the transport ministry say a wiring problem may cause the brake lights and reverse lights to fail. >>> executives at kansai electric power company are at work on a restructuring plan. they've made a proposal for bonus and salary cuts to the union that represents the company's workers. the restructuring plan would put in place after kepco executives sought government approval to charge higher electricity rates. they say the suspension of nuclear power plants is forcing them to raise prices. officials have proposed to cut workers' salaries by an average of 16%. they want to cut the base wages by about 5%, and they also want to cancel summer bonuses next year. the proposal would also require the company to shut down some of its vacation facilities as well as corporate gymnasiums. kepco officials are looking to slash $1.9 billion in costs annually for three years starting next april. the government panel assessing the request for the rate increases is going to be checking t
all these cars were sold here in japan. officials with the transport ministry say a wiring problem may cause the brake lights and reverse lights to fail. >>> executives at kansai electric power company are at work on a restructuring plan. they've made a proposal for bonus and salary cuts to the union that represents the company's workers. the restructuring plan would put in place after kepco executives sought government approval to charge higher electricity rates. they say the...
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i want to make a new start for japan in the belief that there will be no revival for japan without the recovery of fukushima. this election is about whether we can move forward with what we have to do or turn back the clock and return to the politics of old. >> translator: i will bring the economy out of deflation, correct the high yen, lead economic growth, enrich people's lives, and recover an economy where young people don't have to worry about finding jobs. i'll strengthen social security and will promote the reconstruction of the disaster-hit northeast. we'll aim to take back power by winning a majority along with the new komeito party. >> candidates from the following parties are also running -- tomorrow party, new komeito, restoration party, japanese communist party, your party, social democratic party. new party daichi, people's new party, new party nippon, and new renaissance party. candidates are trying to win one of the 480 seats in the lower house. there are 300 single-seat districts. parties win a number of the other 180 seats depending on how much of the proportional repr
i want to make a new start for japan in the belief that there will be no revival for japan without the recovery of fukushima. this election is about whether we can move forward with what we have to do or turn back the clock and return to the politics of old. >> translator: i will bring the economy out of deflation, correct the high yen, lead economic growth, enrich people's lives, and recover an economy where young people don't have to worry about finding jobs. i'll strengthen social...
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on in japan. meteorologist robert speta has more on the weather. robert? >>> well, yes, across much of northern japan. let's take a look at this satellite picture because you can see that cloud cover coming in from the northwest towards the southeast. and what this is is that sea effect snow but also pulling in all this cold air, is so on the west coast you're seeing some heavy snow even over towards the east, but also temperatures in and around this region are diving below the freezing mark here through your overnight hours. miyako expected to get down to minus 2 there. some reports out of miyagi prefecture around minus 3, so very chilly across this area if anybody is out and about going through the next several hours and eventually into your saturday. but meanwhile, we also have this snow threat. we have this low pressure here just towards the west of honshu. that is continuing to pull off here towards the east, and you could be seeing upwards of 50 centimeters of snow in many of these areas. no
on in japan. meteorologist robert speta has more on the weather. robert? >>> well, yes, across much of northern japan. let's take a look at this satellite picture because you can see that cloud cover coming in from the northwest towards the southeast. and what this is is that sea effect snow but also pulling in all this cold air, is so on the west coast you're seeing some heavy snow even over towards the east, but also temperatures in and around this region are diving below the...
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resolution the us call the launch highly provocative on japan once an emergency meeting of the u.n. security council and he was campaigning eric. pressuring probably unbent help. can work. these are causing us to have more talks not less talks and the north koreans have been willing to attend our other nations have certainly russia has another nations are there. been involved in the six party talks japan south korea the united states are less willing to engage in talks when these things happen but what the un said was not only don't use ballistic missile technology it said we must have a commitment to a peaceful diplomatic and political solution to the situation there i'm afraid that the united states is going to step back talk less isolate more the military base that the united states can bring merrily south korea's building on jesuit island in an effort to create a ring around china perhaps and to deal with north korea are all setbacks to peace what's necessary i think at this point in time is not is to step back from the process and the outside countries the other countries aroun
resolution the us call the launch highly provocative on japan once an emergency meeting of the u.n. security council and he was campaigning eric. pressuring probably unbent help. can work. these are causing us to have more talks not less talks and the north koreans have been willing to attend our other nations have certainly russia has another nations are there. been involved in the six party talks japan south korea the united states are less willing to engage in talks when these things happen...
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all these cars were sold in japan. officials with the transport ministry say a wiring problem may cause the brake lights and reverse lights to fail. >>> executives at kansai electric power company are at work on a restructuring plan. they've made a proposal for bonus and salary cuts to the union representing the company's workers. the restructuring plan would put in place after kepco executives sought government approval to charge higher electricity rates. they say the suspension of nuclear power plants is forcing them to raise prices. officials have proposed to cut workers' salaries by an average of 16%. they want to cut base wages by about 5% and to cancel summer bonuses next year. the proposal would also require the company to shut down some of its vacation facilities and corporate gymnasiums. kepco officials are looking to slash $1.9 billion in costs annually for three years starting next april. a government panel assessing the request for the rate increases will check the progress of restructuring efforts. >>> the
all these cars were sold in japan. officials with the transport ministry say a wiring problem may cause the brake lights and reverse lights to fail. >>> executives at kansai electric power company are at work on a restructuring plan. they've made a proposal for bonus and salary cuts to the union representing the company's workers. the restructuring plan would put in place after kepco executives sought government approval to charge higher electricity rates. they say the suspension of...
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the other countries around the world must say wait a minute peaceful china south korea north korea japan has a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think that it's really incumbent that we put pressures towards peace and not tore up the conflict any more. now russia says america's formal recognition of syria's new opposition alliance effectively shatters all hopes for a peaceful solution to the syrian conflict moscow also adds that the move signals the u.s. is wish for the rebel coalition to overthrow the regime in damascus meanwhile delegates tending a western backed friends of syria conference before throwing their backing behind the opposition and calls for present us to step down what is going to take on reports. they call themselves martyrs. all those you see around you of the fighters you see are living martyrs and the living martyr has already sacrificed a soul for this country the syrian rebels say they will stop at nothing to defeat us out. some of them are so proud of their deeds that they post them on the web including the execution of prisoners. or having a chil
the other countries around the world must say wait a minute peaceful china south korea north korea japan has a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think that it's really incumbent that we put pressures towards peace and not tore up the conflict any more. now russia says america's formal recognition of syria's new opposition alliance effectively shatters all hopes for a peaceful solution to the syrian conflict moscow also adds that the move signals the u.s. is wish for the rebel...
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on in japan. meteorologist robert speta has more on the weather. robert? >>> well, yes, across much of northern japan. let's take a look at this satellite picture because you can see that cloud cover coming in from the northwest towards the southeast. and what this is is that sea-effect snow but also pulling in all this cold air, is so on the west coast you're seeing some heavy snow, even over towards the east, but also temperatures in and around this region are diving below the freezing mark here through your overnight hours. miyako expected to get down to minus 2 there. actually seeing some reports out of miyagi prefecture around minus 3, so very chilly across this area if anybody is out and about going through the next several hours and eventually into your saturday. but meanwhile, we also have this snow threat. we have this low pressure here just towards the west of honshu. that is continuing to pull off here towards the east, and you could be seeing upwards of 50 centimeters of snow in many o
on in japan. meteorologist robert speta has more on the weather. robert? >>> well, yes, across much of northern japan. let's take a look at this satellite picture because you can see that cloud cover coming in from the northwest towards the southeast. and what this is is that sea-effect snow but also pulling in all this cold air, is so on the west coast you're seeing some heavy snow, even over towards the east, but also temperatures in and around this region are diving below the...
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more of the money rollercoaster as we report on our japan's fifth recession in fifteen years could see the u.s. cashing in tokyo troubles are likely to wash for a new government these military operations could see a tie up with washington right after the break. in japan the average height for men is one hundred eighty two centimeters ten centimeters shorter because of that some employers refused to hire me one of them even told me directly that i was too short to deal with the clients computers already spent three months in this hospital and plans to stay for another four to add the coveted seven santa majors to his stature invented by the famed soviet orthopedic is good for you is there a from the nine hundred fifty s. these frames for initially used to treat fractures in deformities by cutting bones and slowly pulling them up or therefore stimulating tissue regeneration it was out of was able to receive arms and legs and people who thought they were crippled for life. piecing together patients shattered bones and in many cases their shattered lives was in the end goal when professing
more of the money rollercoaster as we report on our japan's fifth recession in fifteen years could see the u.s. cashing in tokyo troubles are likely to wash for a new government these military operations could see a tie up with washington right after the break. in japan the average height for men is one hundred eighty two centimeters ten centimeters shorter because of that some employers refused to hire me one of them even told me directly that i was too short to deal with the clients computers...
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has and other nations that have been involved in the six party talks and doubtless read are such as japan south korea the united states are less. willing to engage in talks when these things happen but what the un said was not only don't use ballistic missile technology it said we must have a commitment to a peaceful diplomatic and political solution to the situation there and that's what is really crying out and i think russia and other countries must finally say now wait a why does the look at the problem but i'm afraid that the united states is going to step back talk less isolate more of a military base that the united states will bring merrily south korea's building on july weren't it an effort to create a ring around china perhaps and to deal with north korea are all setbacks to peace what's necessary i think at this point in time is not is to step back from the process and the outside countries the other countries around the world must say wait a minute a peaceful china south korea north korea japan has a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think that it's really inc
has and other nations that have been involved in the six party talks and doubtless read are such as japan south korea the united states are less. willing to engage in talks when these things happen but what the un said was not only don't use ballistic missile technology it said we must have a commitment to a peaceful diplomatic and political solution to the situation there and that's what is really crying out and i think russia and other countries must finally say now wait a why does the look...
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south korea japan who suspect the pyongyang was in fact testing long range ballistic missile technology is banned from such tests by u.n. resolutions security council condemned the old saying it will. an appropriate response when the e.u. is threatened more sanctions than he will campaign erik's are all can says talks of the only solution to the ongoing impasse. these are causes to have more talks not less talks and the north koreans have been willing to attend talks other nations have certainly russia has another nations that have been involved in the six party talks and doubtless read are just japan south korea the united states are less. willing to engage in talks when these things happen but what the un said was not only don't use ballistic missile technology it said we must have a commitment to a peaceful diplomatic and political solution to the situation there and that's what is really crying out and i think russia and other countries must finally say now wait a while he's there for the problem but i'm afraid that the united states is going to step back talk less isolate more of t
south korea japan who suspect the pyongyang was in fact testing long range ballistic missile technology is banned from such tests by u.n. resolutions security council condemned the old saying it will. an appropriate response when the e.u. is threatened more sanctions than he will campaign erik's are all can says talks of the only solution to the ongoing impasse. these are causes to have more talks not less talks and the north koreans have been willing to attend talks other nations have...
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the other countries around the world must say wait a minute a peaceful china south korea north korea japan has a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think that it's really incumbent that we could pressure is toward peace and not for amping up the conflict any war president vladimir putin is announce a crackdown on corruption in the country saying no official politician will be able to rest easily but in focus on problems at home as he spoke to lawmakers for the first time since returning to the top job artie's alexia cesky listen to what the president had to say. several years ago when former president medvedev addressed russia's lawmakers this signaled major constitutional changes for the country with the presidential term being extended to six years this time when president putin delivered his first annual address after returning to the kremlin for the third time it ran no major sensations nor political changes but at the same time this speech was even more significant as some have already said than many others before this time put in barely spoke about any foreign policy
the other countries around the world must say wait a minute a peaceful china south korea north korea japan has a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think that it's really incumbent that we could pressure is toward peace and not for amping up the conflict any war president vladimir putin is announce a crackdown on corruption in the country saying no official politician will be able to rest easily but in focus on problems at home as he spoke to lawmakers for the first time since...
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europe drop out tefl put itself out of the economic well documented but it's not alone japan has now entered its fifth recession in fifteen years it comes just days before the country's election which is expected to sweep the current prime minister from power but current affairs journalist james corbett any change in power could see a more militarized japan in a region where tensions are already high. it seems that almost inevitable that the l.d.p. is going to be put back into power next week and with that comes not only big changes in the economic policy but i think there is going to be some some very big changes geopolitically speaking as. the leader of the l.d.p. is quite a hard liner on a number of issues and is even thinking about revising that the japanese constitution to allow for greater military use of the japanese military overseas this is his second kick at the can as prime minister if he does get it in fact elected next week and while the first time around he was interested in revising the japanese constitution it's a deeply deeply unpopular policy here in japan which ten
europe drop out tefl put itself out of the economic well documented but it's not alone japan has now entered its fifth recession in fifteen years it comes just days before the country's election which is expected to sweep the current prime minister from power but current affairs journalist james corbett any change in power could see a more militarized japan in a region where tensions are already high. it seems that almost inevitable that the l.d.p. is going to be put back into power next week...
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the other countries around the world must say wait a minute peaceful china south korea north korea japan as a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think it's really incumbent that we put pressures toward peace and not for amping up the conflict in the war the former russian intelligence officer alexander litvinenko who died in london from polonium poisoning six years ago was a paid agent for britain's n.i. six that's what a lawyer representing his widow told an official hearing earlier this week the investigation allege that at the time of his death levin and co had been tasked by m i six to help spanish intelligence investigate the russian mafia one of the laws involved in the case claimed the u.k. had obtained proof that moscow was behind his poisoning in an swans were made a tape of poetry hearing before the inquest which he showed you for next may however his six year investigation failed to provide any evidence solid enough to identify any killer. antigovernment activists in moscow have marked the first anniversary of their movement on saturday with a rally that drew a
the other countries around the world must say wait a minute peaceful china south korea north korea japan as a region will have a huge impact on world east and i think it's really incumbent that we put pressures toward peace and not for amping up the conflict in the war the former russian intelligence officer alexander litvinenko who died in london from polonium poisoning six years ago was a paid agent for britain's n.i. six that's what a lawyer representing his widow told an official hearing...
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to japan down parliamentary elections there event it would be formally abbie's party securing a majority in the lower house after three years of opposition to the defeat of his rivals the democratic party prompted the resignation of the prime minister noda as the party's president. had shown many people were undecided on the eve of the election concerns were raised over the conservatives come back with fears about the leader's close ties with china amid ongoing territorial tensions. thousands of medical workers in madrid marched against plans to privatise hospitals the government insists it's part of the sturdy measures needed to pick the country up from its deep recession sturges biting at the harbor in spain where half of young people are unemployed spain has a debt of one hundred fifty five billion euros it is trying to avoid the following week eurozone members on the bailout. and also in a world update the names of the victims of the u.s. elementary school massacre in connecticut have been released the twenty children gunned down in the shooting spree were aged between six and seven
to japan down parliamentary elections there event it would be formally abbie's party securing a majority in the lower house after three years of opposition to the defeat of his rivals the democratic party prompted the resignation of the prime minister noda as the party's president. had shown many people were undecided on the eve of the election concerns were raised over the conservatives come back with fears about the leader's close ties with china amid ongoing territorial tensions. thousands...